'Get it on time' campaign
"Thanks to the 'Get it on time' campaign, staff at my
local hospital now understand that I need my medication on time and
have improved the way they manage patients with
Parkinson's."
Tina Walker, Kettering
Our 'Get it on time' campaign was launched to ensure that
the thousands of people with Parkinson's admitted into hospital in
the UK each year get their medication on time, every time during
their stay. When they don't, their ability to manage their
symptoms may be lost, for example they may suddenly not be able to
move, get out of bed or walk down a corridor.
The campaign and the materials produced can help people explain
their complex medication needs to staff. It's often something
unrelated to Parkinson's that leads to a stay in hospital. This can
mean that people with Parkinson's are cared for by staff with
little expertise in the condition.
'Get it on time' washbag
If you or somebody you care about has Parkinson's, order a free
'Get it on time' washbag. The washbag contains a guide full of
tips and advice and other materials to help you stay in control of
your medication during your hospital stay.
It also contains a medication record you can use to keep up to
date with details of your medication regime, and useful local
contacts.
Order a washbag and other 'Get it on
time' materials
Help for hospitals
If you are a hospital pharmacist, doctor or nurse, we can help
you look at the way you manage your patients with
Parkinson's.
Best practice information, checklists and other resources
are available for hospitals to ensure people with Parkinson's get
their medication on time.
Read more on what hospitals can
do
Aims of the campaign
We want:
- all staff working in hospitals to have a better understanding
of Parkinson's and why the timing of drugs is so crucial
- hospital staff to listen to people with Parkinson's, their
carers and families
- hospital pharmacies to make sure they always stock a broad
range of Parkinson's medication which is also easily
accessible
- people with Parkinson's to have the option to self-medicate
(control their own medication) if they are able to
- people with Parkinson's to get their medication on time
Read more on the campaign
If you have any enquiries please contact campaigns@parkinsons.org.uk or
phone 020 7932 1325
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